Larry has a solid point. I understood membership was open to men in the 99s. However I’ve revisited the site and it is exclusive based on gender:
“As a licensed woman pilot (current or not), you are invited to become a part of our legacy as the first international organization of women pilots.”
I also spent 5 minutes looking into whether a non-profit had the legal right to discriminate:
“Discrimination law draws no distinction between nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Both types bear responsibility for complying with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. If your nonprofit receives any federal funding or federal contracts, it can lose these privileges if it discriminates. Discrimination is also a civil offense, and people who are discriminated against can sue for lost wages, actual damages and punitive damages, as well as attorney’s fees.”
There are many men out there who don’t have access to training provider scholarships or any of the benefits listed on the 99’s site for members only.